Detroit Falcons take the belt

Detroit Falcons beat Chicago Stags 76–74 on the road to start reign 22 of the NBA belt, the 3rd for the franchise.

Chicago Stags had held it since February 2, 1947, with 5 defenses over 18 days.

Detroit Falcons held it for 6 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Chicago Stags on February 26, 1947.